SkillBridge Operations Trainee - Southwest Logistics

SRS Distribution - McKinney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SRS Distribution - McKinney is seeking a SkillBridge Operations Trainee in the Southwest Region. This program targets active-duty service members transitioning to civilian roles, based in McKinney, TX.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to warehouse operations, sales, finance, safety, supply chain and HR through structured on-the-job training under the Branch Manager. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, vendor relations, and customer service as you learn our business model and core values to

Qualifications

• Must be an active-duty service member eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge program.
• 180 days or fewer remaining on active duty at program start.
• Approval from Chain of Command required.
• Pay Grade E5 and above.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and compliance by following OSHA standards and forklift safety protocols.
• Assist with warehouse logistics, including inventory control, cycle counting, stock rotation, and order fulfillment processes.
• Operate material handling equipment (such as forklifts), and ensure proper truck loading and unloading based on weight distribution guidelines.
• Receive, inspect, and store materials from suppliers and internal transfers while maintaining accurate records.
• Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other internal tools to track inventory, shipments, and safety compliance.
• Perform daily and weekly equipment inspections (forklifts, trucks) and document results in accordance with DOT and company standards.
• Support routing and delivery logistics, including use of GPS systems and delivery scheduling tools.
• Enter and manage purchase orders, vendor receiving documentation, and branch transfers.
• Monitor and resolve unbilled orders, backorders, APPO variances, and supplier disputes.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation and participate in financial operations that support branch performance.
• Deliver excellent customer service through counter sales, order entry, answering inbound calls, and assisting walk‑in customers.
• Learn pricing models and understand how overrides impact profitability.
• Build product knowledge and assist in vendor relationship management, including use of vendor portals for receiving and tracking.
• Assist with marketing and sales of slow‑moving or obsolete inventory (SLOB).
• Provide administrative support including scanning, filing, and organizing sales documents.
• Shadow branch leadership to gain insight into operations, management responsibilities, and career pathways within the company.

Skills

Active-duty eligibility

Chain of Command approval

Pay grade E5+

SkillBridge eligible

Education

Some college or vocational training in logistics or supply chain

Job description

SRS Distribution - McKinney is seeking a SkillBridge Operations Trainee in the Southwest Region. This program targets active-duty service members transitioning to civilian roles, based in McKinney, TX.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to warehouse operations, sales, finance, safety, supply chain and HR through structured on-the-job training under the Branch Manager. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, vendor relations, and customer service as you learn our business model and core values to